Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Vandergrift (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Vandergrift, PA, is looking for a store associate to help customers, stock shelves, and operate the register. You will unload deliveries, build displays, and ensure pricing and planograms are followed. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient checkout routines.

Experience in basic cash handling and strong communication skills are favored. This on-site position offers opportunities to engage with customers and support daily store operations.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and oral communication skills are essential.
• Understand safety policies and practices.
• Able to read and follow plan-o-gram guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Able to perform IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open, unpack cartons and totes; store or display.
• Build and stock displays; rotate inventory on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise as needed.
• Assist customers in locating products.
• Maintain store cleanliness: dust, mop, trash removal, restrooms.
• Greet customers and comply with policies.
• Operate cash register and scanner to total purchases and bag items.
• Collect payments and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using scanners; set up sidewalk displays when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Planogram compliance

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Flatbed scanner

Hand-held scanners

Job description

Dollar General in Vandergrift, PA, is looking for a store associate to help customers, stock shelves, and operate the register. You will unload deliveries, build displays, and ensure pricing and planograms are followed. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient checkout routines.

Experience in basic cash handling and strong communication skills are favored. This on-site position offers opportunities to engage with customers and support daily store operations.